Milestone for Offshore Access System
Installed on the REM Mermaid, the Offshore Access System (OAS) has achieved its 2,500th operational connection.
Offshore Solutions BV (OSBV) has announced a significant achievement in the operation of its Offshore Access System (OAS).
The OAS on the GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland BV (GSEPN) chartered vessel, REM Mermaid, has successfully achieved 2,500 operational connections.
An OAS is a 20m hydraulically operated, heave compensated telescopic gangway, designed to operate at up 2.5m significant wave height.
The REM Mermaid is the third operational OAS in the southern North Sea and during its operational life so far has facilitated the safe transfer of 22,000 personnel, whilst reaching two and a half years without any lost time incidents (LTIs). During this time the OAS has regularly transferred personnel in sea states of more than 3m significant wave height.
The REM Mermaid is a multi-purpose supply vessel, equipped with a Class 2 DPS and is ideally suited to deploy the OAS.
OSBV’s managing director Lindsay Young said, “This milestone is a further major achievement for Offshore Solutions and sees the OAS continue to build its reputation in the safe and efficient transfer of personnel.
“To accomplish 2,500 connections without any lost time incidents proves that our step changing technology continues to be one of the most proficient options for accessing offshore installations, improving manpower availability on offshore installations.
“The OAS installed on the REM Mermaid has been in continual use since February 2009, demonstrating the competence of our personnel and the robustness and reliability of our system. We are delighted to have been involved in the safe transfer of thousands of people particularly in such a challenging marine environment.”
Ruud Zoon, managing director for GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland BV added, “This system has more than lived up to our expectations and has proven to be a safe way of working. Marine access is now part of our standard operations.”
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